Blauburgunder Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2021

Tenuta Ebner | South Tyrol
Weingut Ebner Familie Unterthiner | Weinbergweg 8 | IT 39054 Atzwang-Ritten

01162121 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The only thing that has actually changed is the name. The Unterthiner family have always vinified their Pinot Noir in the manner befitting a serious Pinot Noir – with the necessary time in the cellar. The wine matures in small wooden barrels for at least twelve months, often longer, because at the Ebnerhof decisions are never made according to the calendar, but according to taste. This ageing period meets the DOC requirements for a Riserva, so the wine now bears this designation. The approach remains unchanged: following a selective hand-harvest from the limestone-rich, sandy south-facing slopes, the wine undergoes controlled maceration in stainless-steel tanks before being transferred to small wooden barrels, which lend it depth and complexity.

Bright ruby red in the glass, it reveals complex fruit aromas of wild berries, sour cherries and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, ripe fruit is supported by delicate tannins and that harmonious balance between acidity and tannin that characterises a true Pinot Noir. Subtle toasty notes from the oak ageing blend seamlessly into the overall profile. A wine that has always been of Riserva quality – and now it’s finally stated on the label too. SUPERIORE.DE

"Concentrated notes of sweet berries and balsamic aromas. Generous and ripe on the palate, with fine-grained tannins, baking spices and a hint of forest floor." Decanter